What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2009057
- Recall date
- 26 February 2009
- Make
- Can-Am
- Models
- Ds 90 X, Ds 70, Ds 90
- Model years
- 2008 to 2009
- Vehicle class
- A.T.V.
- System
- Other
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 887
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain youth ATVs, the yellow paint applied to the front suspension springs may contain excessive levels of lead. Contact with paints having higher levels of lead content could lead to health issues. Correction: Dealers will install a spring protector to restrain the direct contact with the paint.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2009057.